Part of the FoxVideo "Family Features" series.
The song "Something In Your Smile," sung by Rex Harrison, was cut out of the film before it was released.
Additional Crew: John Myers (Sound)
Animals and birds supplied by Jungleland.
Shot in Todd-AO. Released in 70M. Color by DeLuxe.
A 144-minute version also exists.
An Apjac production.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Single Side - Single Layer
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 4.0 - English
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - English
Dolby Digital Mono - French
Additional Release Material:
Trailers - Original Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
A musical about an English doctor who becomes disillusioned with human beings and travels off to commune with the birds and the beasts. After learning 468 animal languages, he sets off to find the mythical Great Pink Sea Snail. Based on Hugh Lofting's stories from the 20's. Academy Award Nominations: 9, including Best Picture, Best Original Music Score. Academy Awards: Best Special Visual Effects, Best Song ("Talk to the Animals").